Hinxworth Place, Baldock

Hinxworth Place in Baldock, Hertfordshire, is home to a heartbreaking haunting. On stormy autumn nights, the sound of a child's cries can be heard echoing through the halls. This sorrowful apparition is thought to relate to a tragic incident where a maid accidentally killed a young child who had dressed up as a ghost to scare her. The infant's screams have apparently been imprinted on the location, reliving the terror and sadness of that fateful day.

Bygrave House, Bygrave

Bygrave House in Hertfordshire is home to a trio of restless spirits. A pedlar who met his demise within the house walls is said to haunt the property, unable to shake off the ties that bind him to this earthly realm. His presence is joined by that of a woman and her child, whose remains were disturbingly buried beneath the drawing room floor. Their stories, intertwined by tragedy and untimely death, have led to reports of paranormal activity that continue to fascinate and unsettle those who dare to venture near.

Former RAF Bassingbourne, Royston

Former RAF Bassingbourne in Royston, Hertfordshire, is said to be haunted by the ghostly apparition of a B-17 aircrew. The first reported sightings date back to the 1960s, when a handful of people claimed to have seen a phantom aircrew at this former USAAF base. The base's history with the USAAF during World War II may be connected to these sightings. In 1994, a silent B-17 was reportedly seen moving overhead, adding to the mystery. More recently, a local resident reported seeing a pair of legs in dress uniform materialise in his home, accompanied by the sounds of aircraft starting up.

Area around the station, Datchworth

The area around Datchworth station in Hertfordshire is said to be haunted by the ghost of a highwayman named Clibbon. He was found guilty of highway robbery and met a gruesome end, being tied to the back of a horse and dragged through the town until he was dead. Locals claim that his blood-curdling screams can still be heard echoing through the streets. The same area is also reportedly home to a headless horse, although it's unclear if it's connected to Clibbon's ghost.

Scudamore, Letchworth

Scudamore in Letchworth, Hertfordshire, is home to a rather unusual haunting. It's not the typical ghost story, but one that involves a family pet being terrified by phantom footsteps. In 1947, a family living at Scudamore reported that their pet was constantly scared whenever these unexplained footsteps were heard stomping around the building. The sound of footsteps is a common paranormal phenomenon, but what's interesting here is the effect it had on the family pet.

Royston Museum, Royston

Royston Museum is a hub of paranormal activity, with reports of a ghostly presence dating back to the late twentieth century. This former schoolhouse turned museum is said to be haunted by the wife of a Victorian caretaker, whose lifeless body was discovered in the building's cellar. The atmosphere is said to be thick with an eerie feeling, leaving many to wonder if the caretaker's wife still roams the halls, searching for her beloved husband.